Colombia earthquake: Watch as volunteers scour rubble for survivors
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Hundreds of people have died after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Colombia on Monday. Around 1,600 buildings have been reported damaged or collapsed, as soldiers, rescue workers, and families continue searching through the rubble for survivors. President Abelardo de la Espriella declared a national emergency, calling for funding and support. It's epicentre was near San José del Palmar, in the department of Chocó, at a depth of 96 km, the Colombian Geological Service confirmed. • Subscribe to ITV News on YouTube: http://bit.ly/2lOHmNj • Get breaking news and more stories at http://www.itv.com/news Follow ITV News on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itvnews?lang=en Follow ITV News on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itvnews/ Follow ITV News on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itvnews/ Follow ITV News on X: https://twitter.com/itvnews
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